There were some rumors running about regarding casting for Episode 7, that they were looking for someone really tall, like over 7 feet. Now the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in four of the Star Wars films, including the original three, will be playing Chewie again in the upcoming Disney sequel.

So far, of all the original chracters, only Chewbacca and R2-D2 have been confirmed. There is speculation that Luke, Leia and Han will return but no word as of yet. The only other cast member that has come close to being confirmed is Adam Driver as the film’s villian. More on that as it becomes available….